A Norm and Linda Are Married, File a Joint Return

question 12

Essay

a. Norm and Linda are married, file a joint return, and have one 5-year-old child. Their adjusted gross income is $136,000. What is their child credit for the current year?
b. If Norm and Linda had a 3-year-old as well as the 5-year-old and an 18-year-old from Linda's first marriage, what would their child tax credit be for the current year?
C. above, how many qualifying children do Norm and Linda have? Explain.

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